Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Spinner Saturday, 2009, the Official Thread

Allrighty, the goal for the group is 150,000 miles this year.

Indoor or outdoor miles count. If you want to join up, either email me or PM me your email address. I have the invitations going out slowly, Google is giving me fits about bulk mailing the participants from last year, so I'm getting them out as quickly as I can.

Here is the link to view it, though!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p8Y_TSW7LCrAKmGyxGquKRA

01.03.09 Short three day week to start.
Three rides 241 miles

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Jan3ChcNewLight005.jpg
Chuck and Dave

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/TwoBeards.jpg

And I'm already behind the machine.

201.87 miles so far (200k DNF brevet, short recovery ride, 100k ride)

Still 3 hours to go in our 200k. Approximately 8pm overloooking Arlington, TX on the top of a hill I hit 44 mph going down sparsely using the brakes.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g0_wmYkLmkY/SV7lo4naZSI/AAAAAAAAAG8/y5FKbEZjKaI/s200/P1011406.JPG

Hm for week 1.. does Sunday-Wednesday of 08 count towards first week 09 or was I supposed to put it in 08.. right now it is limbo.

And I'm already behind the machine.

201.87 miles so far (200k DNF brevet, short recovery ride, 100k ride)

Still 3 hours to go in our 200k. Approximately 8pm overloooking Arlington, TX on the top of a hill I hit 44 mph going down sparsely using the brakes.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_g0_wmYkLmkY/SV7lo4naZSI/AAAAAAAAAG8/y5FKbEZjKaI/s200/P1011406.JPG

Hm for week 1.. does Sunday-Wednesday of 08 count towards first week 09 or no?

You Need one of those dragster chutes for that kinda speed.

Hm for week 1.. does Sunday-Wednesday of 08 count towards first week 09 or no?

I put mine on 2008.
Thursday, Brand New Year.

I'm in for a dozen miles. Spreadsheet updated.

Hm for week 1.. does Sunday-Wednesday of 08 count towards first week 09 or no?

I put mine on 2008.
Thursday, Brand New Year.

It can actually be whatever 7 day period you want to use, Fred, that';s part of the reason I got away from the month to month and simply went with weeks 1-52.

It can actually be whatever 7 day period you want to use, Fred, that';s part of the reason I got away from the month to month and simply went with weeks 1-52.


2008 The Old Form Ended Wednsday Night.

The 2009 New Form Began Thursday.

I like the New Form. it Matches other web sites.
Thanks Tom for your work.

I'm not able to edit the 2009 spreadsheet. Any idea why?

I'm not able to edit the 2009 spreadsheet. Any idea why?

You Have to be Logged in on Google.

You Need one of those dragster chutes for that kinda speed.

You'd think these bags would be enough but hey I could rig something up for a daytime attempt ;)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_GIFgiCQnK-8/STnE_71T5tI/AAAAAAAAAEg/nwxv5wosAXo/s640/PC051290.JPG

*sigh* So far week 2: 0 miles. Freezing fog, freezing rain and yesterday recovering from 350 miles for the week that bridged 08/09. Anyone have a pair of 20" studded tires? I hate to buy new ones but I also hate not to ride.

You Have to be Logged in on Google.

I am logged in - that said, next to the "share" button in the upper right it says "view only"

I am logged in - that said, next to the "share" button in the upper right it says "view only"

PM me your email address again, so I can check your settings....

If you are getting it read only, there was apparently a problem.

01-10-09

Six Rides 395.8 miles
30 hours 40 minutes riding.

Century's, back to back, Thursday and Friday.
Tried Sat but the wind was tuff.
Quit at 81 miles.

1/10/09

50 miles

Spreadsheet Updated

Slightly off-topic, but I couldn't find the thread:

I have 9,281 miles for all of 2008 if you want to add them to last year, if it makes any difference.

Also, I don't mind giving over my mileage for 2009, I just keep track of it on a monthly basis, not weekly. So if I can post those totals, that'll work for me.

Slightly off-topic, but I couldn't find the thread:

I have 9,281 miles for all of 2008 if you want to add them to last year, if it makes any difference.

Also, I don't mind giving over my mileage for 2009, I just keep track of it on a monthly basis, not weekly. So if I can post those totals, that'll work for me.

That's fine, and the 2008 sheet is still able to be edited if you want to plug in a bulk entry.

Shoot me your email and I'll send you the invite to the 2009 setup. You'll just be posting your monthly tots instead of week. Just treat the week 1 as Month one, etc. No problem.

35 miles for me this week. The weather has sucked.

2 miles on a recumbent trainer at the gym. Spreadsheet updated, although heaven knows why. :(

2 miles on a recumbent trainer at the gym. Spreadsheet updated, although heaven knows why. :(

I know Why.
You are The Poster of The Year.
Keep on Keep on Posting and Pedaling.

I know Why.
You are The Poster of The Year.
Keep on Keep on Posting and Pedaling.

Well said, Fred! :D Neil, 2 miles is 2 miles more that you would have made if you didn't do it at all. :D We'll take it. :D

Hi Tom:

I am trying to enter mileage for first 2 weeks of 2009 ... I am still listed and can see spreadsheet but did not receive invitation yet and I am trying to enter mileage and it will not let me open the spreadsheet? Thanks.

Michael Rosen (mrosen51)

20 miles added to the spreadsheet.

01/17/09

386 miles
5 rides One Century

120.33
2 commutes and a couple shopping trips. Hopefully I'll pickup some more miles next week.

331.79
One DNQ 200k (2nd DNQ of the year)
3x commutes and a few errands.

1-24-09

372.23 total miles
one century

Well ZERO miles to report this week. :mad:

Darn house fire has disrupted our lives for now. Any spare time is spent on restoration, cleaning, and driving between the hotel and house. Oh well, we'll get through it, and I'll be back riding in a couple to a few weeks time. No one was hurt, so that's the most important thing. As soon as the bathroom's rebuilt, I'm moving back in.

Denny :thumb:

0, and it sucks!

0, and it sucks!

I've only got one mile more than you, Tom. That sucks too.

Stay warm in the latest winter storm.....

Yeah, we're supposed to have 8" on the ground by about Noon, and it sucks to use a cane in the snow.

We're getting 4-6 inches in Michigan... in fact it's snowing heavy as I type. Heading down to the basement to ride the trainer right now. Got a new Spinervals DVD called "Sweating Buckets." And for whatever it's worth, I put a review of my new kinetics trainer and the DVDs on my www.clydesdalefitness.com website...
Stay warm, everyone.

Jan 31 ST, 2009

Weeks Miles 366.6
Months Miles 1762.29

Great Month with Perfect Weather.

Todays Ride 85 Miles.
Photo in Liverpool Texas
Can you guess the year model of this Plymouth?

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/Jan091762mi1.jpg

Got up early for the 6 Th Century

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/6th100color.jpg

197.31 for the week
1,102.90 for the month (first month over 900, 1000, 1100 in the same month :D)

Not the greatest weather up in DFW but with the exception of 3-4 days it was possible to ride without worry of sliding cars.

I've had it with the snow here in Michigan. Love my indoor trainer but it's just got me excited about riding outdoors again. So... how's this for a sneaky plan?... I told my wife we should head and visit the grandkids down in Albany, GA... then down to Florida for a couple of days of sun. She loved it the idea and started to make plane reservations.
Then... here's the sneaky part... I said, "but honey, let's drive down. We'll have quality time in the car... to talk." She agreed.
And, naturally, since we're driving, what could be more natural than taking my bike?
I love it when a plan comes together!
Heading out tomorrow for a week of outdoor riding on clear roads!

284.77 3 commutes and a 200k.

Ouch my arm.. Lesson for the day is don't do some new fangled arm exercises then go on a 11 hours ride on a recumbent with praying mantis bars. :(

How about some good news!

I'm finally getting out of this hotel, and back into the house. The restoration process is still ongoing, but I just can't take it here anymore. All this eating out, and lack of riding my trainer is driving me crazy. Not to mention all the weight I've probably gained (have not weighed myself in 30 days).

So my solution was to build a temporary shower in the basement. Since we have another toilet, that was never a problem. I'll finish that little project tomorrow, so I plan to be home Monday at the latest. I will get this ship (me) righted once I get back to some regularity.

Time to buy that new scale, and get back to pedalling, :D Yay!

Denny

02-07-2009

Windy Riding this week.
416.96 miles, 34 hours in the saddle
Seven Dog Attacks
One century

U DA MAN 10 Wheels!!

Well folks, I am back, outdoor riding is still out, but now that we have a trainer, I can get in some bike time again, rather then waiting until mid-April, which means hitting the peak in October, rather then peaking in June or July when the weather is decent, and being able to hold there until September, before spinning down to winter maintenance mode on the trainer.

Spread sheet updated this week 26km or 16 miles....

Hi all:

This was a really good week for riding ... had a good Monday (2/2) up near 60 deg in NJ and did 20 miles, then Thursday spin (10 deg outside) for 90 minutes where I did 28 miles and then on Sat is was 60 deg again and did another 20 ... Not bad for February in NJ.

Michael

I'm back on my bike again after migrating from NH to PDX. One of the awesome benefits of this move is it allows me to ride during the winter (no way I could do this in New Hampshire's conditions right now).

Tom sent me the 2009 spreadsheet invite and I've updated it. Four goose eggs for the first four weeks of the year, and 27.4 and 42.6 miles for the last two weeks.

I'm signed up for the Worst Day of the Year ride (http://worstdayride.com) 40-miler, so I should be able to keep increasing my miles for this week.

Scott

2-14-09
289.1 miles Posted
24.51 hours riding

2-14-09
46.2 miles

Did the Worst Day of the Year ride today - will post a photo report in the forum later today.

02-21-09
Good Week
6 rides for 516 miles

I was 13 y/o when this Chevy was new.
Photo in Alvin TX, Last ride of the week

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh187/10wheels/516milepic.jpg

02-21-09
Good Week
6 rides for 516 miles

I was 13 y/o when this Chevy was new.

Nice car indeed!

2/21/09

41 miles

Still not enough, but the home restoration continues so it takes priority. Hope to be done right about the time the nice weather arrives. :D

Denny

2-21-09
60.7 miles

Met some new cyclists and had a great time.

02-28-09
2 Rides. 158 miles
4 days with a stomach virus

I'm sure getting tired of Coach Troy and indoors but it was 8 degrees when I started on the trainer this week... 3:40 total time on the trainer this week, 45.73 spinning miles this week.

But March is here... spring is coming!!!!

Still no miles for me! Won't be long, though. I'm going ball exercises, though to strengthen the core and lower back.

Only one ride for me this week. 20.77 on the trainer.